The place to start on any job seeking journey is with your resume. But writing one can be daunting, from knowing what it should include and any best practices for catching that all-important attention of the reader within the first few seconds of opening it. So how does one write the perfect resume, specifically in […]
A lot has changed this year, from how we interact with each other – customers, colleagues, family and friends alike – to how we go about our day, maintain relationships and communicate. More than anything, what’s changed is the way we work and how we conduct business. So it follows that your recruitment process should […]
The fourth industrial revolution is upon us – this time, the digital one. Somewhat different, in that it affects each and every industry, sector and profession and pays no mind to location, we’re all hastening to adapt. For the manufacturing industry specifically, the digital revolution means many things. Whilst it holds great promise for this […]
It’s often said that the hardest part of running a business is finding the right staff. Staff who are reliable, competent and committed don’t come around every day, so making the right decisions with regards to hiring is crucial. So, when your business faces a challenge or stepping-stone which you’ve deigned to solve by bringing […]
It sounds cliché but, as a jobseeker, it really is important to see every missed opportunity as bringing you one step closer to the next. Interviewing is a skill like any other, meaning practice is important – so, take every rejection as a learning experience. Instead of dwelling on the result, ask yourself: how can […]
2020 – what a year it’s been. Whilst the pandemic continues to affect the world’s economies and healthcare systems, and many industries are still reeling from the ongoing uncertainty, we’re feeling optimistic about the stability and growth of our sector. We’ve seen ups, we’ve seen downs; many businesses have had to pivot, change their approach, […]
Hiring in the manufacturing industry is often done a little differently to other more ‘corporate’ sectors. For starters, decisions are not always made based solely on what we can see on a resume – reason being, there’s often a lot to be said for the hands-on, more technical skills which a piece of text just […]
For many business leaders, staffing agencies are a necessary evil; there, I said it. Like many other outsourced business processes – marketing, IT support, accounting – finding the right partner is absolutely key; not having done so is perhaps why so many organizations have had what they’d consider a ‘bad experience’ with a recruitment company. […]
Time is money. Manufacturing is one of the few key industries within which productivity can be accurately measured where it directly relates to output, giving truth to that old adage. Time is money, or so they say, so maximizing your use of it is crucial. Here are my 3 top ways to improve productivity in […]
In our industry, safety is undoubtedly the priority – and equally important is keeping it at the forefront of your employees’ minds. With that being said, it can be difficult to do so in a way which really means something to them; it being paramount to running a successful manufacturing operation doesn’t make safety the […]